He was killed by The Joker, resurrected by reality-altering punches, and dipped into a psychosis-inducing Lazarous Pit.

Folks, I dare anyone to experience these very same traumatic events and NOT transform into an incredibly angry, violently vengeful ex-ex-sidekick.

Yes, Jason Todd, aka Robin II, aka The Red Hood, had a rough go of it. Basically, he became the poster boy for horrendous comic book deaths and chronic emotional torture.

Thankfully -- and unfortunately -- Jason was able to harness his post-resurrection rage and become The Red Hood -- an especially violent vigilante who dealt the same level of brutality expressed by hardened criminals.

Basically, if you're busted by one of Batman's inner circle, pray for a sound beating from Batgirl and not the gun-wielding, point-blank finality of Jason Todd.